Tep Robert Hovenier

Robert Hovenier, TEP, has extensive experience in the financial industry, with a focus on trust, estate planning, and international tax services. Robert currently holds the position of Head of Global Operations at Ocorian since November 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Managing Director - Country Head Mauritius at Ocorian since July 2020.

Before joining Ocorian, Robert was the CEO of MITCO Group, a subsidiary of CIEL Finance, from July 2016 to July 2020. MITCO Group provided various financial services, including global estate planning, trust, and fund administration. During their tenure, Robert successfully expanded the company's network of offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast, and the Seychelles.

From 2013 to 2016, Robert worked at Rothschild Bank as the Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning and Business Development EMEA. Prior to this, they held the position of Director and Head of Trust & Estate Advisory at Credit Suisse from 2011 to 2013.

Earlier in their career, Robert served as the Managing Director at Intertrust Group from 2007 to 2011 and as the Commercial Director at Fortis Intertrust Luxembourg from 2002 to 2007. Robert also held the role of Managing Director at Fortis Intertrust Danmark from 2006 to 2007.

Robert's expertise in trust and estate planning extends internationally, as they worked as the Managing Director at MeesPierson Trust Switzerland (Zug, Vaduz) from 2001 to 2002, and as a Senior Relationship Manager at MeesPierson Trust Netherlands from 1999 to 2001. Robert began their career as a Relationship Manager at MeesPierson Trust Curacao from 1996 to 1999, where they developed a successful international network of intermediaries and built a high-performing team.

Overall, Robert Hovenier's extensive experience and leadership roles in various financial institutions demonstrate their expertise and success in the field of trust, estate planning, and international finance.

Robert Hovenier, TEP obtained their Masters degree in Company Law specialized in finance and tax from Erasmus University Rotterdam. In January 2011, they received a certification from STEP - Advising Families Across Generations. Robert also has a certification from the Society for Trust Estate Practitioners (STEP), although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not mentioned.